Finding the Third Proportional to 110,454 and 172,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 110,454 and 172,233 is: 268,566.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
110,454 : 172,233 = 172,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
110,454/172,233 = 172,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
110,454x = 172,233 × 172,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
110,454x = 29,664,206,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 29,664,206,289/110,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 268,566.16
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